Elton John biopic ‘Rocketman’ previews in Russia with cuts to gay scenes
World
June 2, 2019
Elton John biopic ‘Rocketman’ previews in Russia with cuts to gay scenes
Rocketman, a biopic about renowned gay British musician Elton John, is to open this week in Russia, but media are warning that the…
Islamic bloc supports Palestinians, backs Saudis in Iran conflict
Middle East
June 2, 2019
Islamic bloc supports Palestinians, backs Saudis in Iran conflict
The leaders of 56 Muslim-majority countries on Saturday opposed any Middle East peace plan that favors Israel and undermines Palestinians.…
Taliban leader vows to keep fighting in Afghanistan
Middle East
June 2, 2019
Taliban leader vows to keep fighting in Afghanistan
Taliban leader Haibatullah Akhundzada has declared that an end to the fighting in Afghanistan was not imminent, just as a US envoy was heading…
Sea-Watch 3 migrant rescue ship released by Italian authorities
Middle East
June 2, 2019
Sea-Watch 3 migrant rescue ship released by Italian authorities
The German NGO Sea-Watch announced that its ship Sea-Watch 3 was released by Italian authorities Saturday after being impounded nearly three weeks ago.…
Tanzania bans plastic bags to clean up environment
World
June 2, 2019
Tanzania bans plastic bags to clean up environment
A ban on plastic bags came into force in Tanzania on Saturday as part of an effort to tackle pollution in…
US sanctions on Cuba could hurt Spanish hotel operators
World
June 2, 2019
US sanctions on Cuba could hurt Spanish hotel operators
The decision by US President Donald Trump to reactivate Title III of the 1996 Helms-Burton Act, waived under previous administrations, has…
Smoking or vaping: e-cigarettes as a lesser evil
World
May 31, 2019
Smoking or vaping: e-cigarettes as a lesser evil
It’s best not to inhale any tobacco whatsoever. That’s what most people agree on. But some smokers of electronic cigarettes say…
No breakthrough for far-right in European election
World
May 31, 2019
No breakthrough for far-right in European election
Italy’s deputy prime minister, Matteo Salvini, said this week that “Europe is changing.” The leader of the far-right League party…
Afghan presidential palace rocked by sex harassment allegations
Middle East
May 30, 2019
Afghan presidential palace rocked by sex harassment allegations
A former Afghan government official recently alleged that some members of President Ashraf Ghani’s administration were trading government positions for sexual…
Colombia’s Supreme Court orders ex-FARC leader’s release
World
May 30, 2019
Colombia’s Supreme Court orders ex-FARC leader’s release
Colombia’s Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the immediate release of former FARC commander Seuxis Hernandez. The 52-year-old former rebel leader, best…